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Sorry I won't make the party. I'm just tired today, had 2 group meetings yesterday and some writing deadlines to get past. Hope you guys have fun!

Alley

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#560

From: NorthTexasSpace@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Dec 13, 2009 1:00 pm
Subject: NSS of North Texas Xmas Party, 12/13/2009, 1:00 pm

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Reminder from:		NorthTexasSpace Yahoo! Group

Title:		NSS of North Texas Xmas Party

Date:		Sunday December 13, 2009
Time:		1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:		Casa Carol Johnson
Street:		Call for directions
Phone:		972-937-3587
Notes:		The monthly meeting of NSS-NT to discuss space projects in the metroplex. This month is our annual Holiday Party to celebrate another successful year for the chapter and plan for the year ahead and enjoy space movies and conversation.

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#559

From: "Lou_Futurist" <loumazza@...>
Date: Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:01 pm
Subject: NASA's demise

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The link "Ad Nowhere" suggests a congressional effort to prevent the Obama Admin
from gutting the space program.

Louis

#558

From: NorthTexasSpace@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:26 am
Subject: TAS StarFest Star Party, 12/12/2009, 6:30 pm

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Reminder from:		NorthTexasSpace Yahoo! Group

Title:		TAS StarFest Star Party

Date:		Saturday December 12, 2009
Time:		6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every month on the second Saturday.
Location:		Frisco Commons Park
Street:		McKinney Road
City State Zip:		Frisco, TX
Notes:		Public is welcomed to attend: This monthly public observing event is held every 2nd Saturday at Frisco Commons Park. This is a wonderful public park in Frisco. We welcome scout troops, students, and the general public to this monthly event. Map to the park: http://www.tasobserving.org/frisco/map.html

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#557

From: NorthTexasSpace@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:55 pm
Subject: NSS of North Texas Monthly Mtg, 12/13/2009, 1:00 pm

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Reminder from:		NorthTexasSpace Yahoo! Group

Title:		NSS of North Texas Monthly Mtg

Date:		Sunday December 13, 2009
Time:		1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:		Casa Carol Johnson
Street:		3514 W. Airport Frwy (Hwy 183 @ Belt Line Road)
City State Zip:		Irving, TX 75061
Phone:		972-313-0987
Notes:		The monthly meeting of NSS-NT to discuss space projects in the metroplex. This month is our annual Holiday Party to celebrate another successful year for the chapter and plan for the year ahead and enjoy space movies and conversation.

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#556

From: Jan Alexander <storyweaverJan@...>
Date: Sat Dec 5, 2009 4:59 am
Subject: Re: I would love to have help on a project I am working on for NASA JET Propulsion Labratory

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Dear Arroxane T. U. Eber,

As you probably suspect I am not a big planner, being an art teacher.

We tend to be somewhat spontaneous. However, I plan to use the teaching materials from the Jet Propulsion Labs and I also have viewed a great documentary movie on Mars, that focused on the two robots roaming the surface and the images they have sent back. I envision a three panel starlit backdrop that would be hinged using a light material for portability, possibly in sections that could be dismantled and carried more easily. The actual surface could be a multi-leveled platform that we could create a stiff draped surface that my students could paint to imitate the Martian landscape. The habitats would be created in paper mache using recycled boxes, cups, plastic bottles, etc. The robots would be made from a combination of things but mainly scraps of broken toys and imaginations. The astronauts will be from what we call "paper soup" affectionately which is made from shredded paper mixed with paper mache paste that is soaked for a few days. This mixture is messy but like rock in strength and paper in weight. There will be rockets soaring overhead in the galaxy created using plastic bottles recycled along with other re-purposed parts. Neighboring planets and their moons made from paper mache will be hanging from invisible line overhead with others in relief or painted on background. I want the kinds to make a movie of the construction, mini documentary. I also want them to create a voice over imaginative fictional film of their trip to Mars, including some musical background that could be played and looped on a laptop or television screen to view while viewing the art installation.

When is the deadline for this project? We were not given a concrete deadline but it is a project for this school year is my understanding. I plan to begin working on it

after we return from the Christmas holidays and hopefully have it finished by end of February. What materials do you plan to work with? My students and their creativity will be the spark that brings the materials alive. I have no budget for this and get very little to purchase supplies each year. That is the reason we recycle in addition to our concern about the state of landfills.

What resources have you already found? I called NASA in Houston and let them know I was doing this project, they were not familar with it but offered to give me information to do a teleconference with an astronaut after the last shuttle flight. My dream has been to have an astronaut visit my school, but so far I have been unsuccessful. Buzz Aldrin didn't refuse when I met him but he also didn't agree. Charlie Duke said I couldn't afford him. I do not have any funds for travel expenses just a big dream and many children who believe in me.

What information do you still feel is lacking? Someone who could come and put a face on space for my students. I try to share as much as possible, but I am not an expert. I can provide the artistic inspiration and share the materials provided, as well as what I have researched. However, it is the presence of someone with that faraway look in their eyes and wonder in their hearts that I pray for.

It is all about the seeds we plant in their imagination and the wunderlust we spark in their minds.

Sincerely - An art teacher lost in space, Jan Alexander

Withers Elementary, Dallas ISD

#555

From: NorthTexasSpace@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Dec 4, 2009 6:56 pm
Subject: Dallas Area Rocket Society Monthly Mtg., 12/5/2009, 1:00 pm

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Reminder from:		NorthTexasSpace Yahoo! Group

Title:		Dallas Area Rocket Society Monthly Mtg.

Date:		Saturday December 5, 2009
Time:		1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every month on the first Saturday.
Location:		Plano Just Plain Bingo
Street:		1850 Avenue K (Ave. K & 18th)
City State Zip:		Plano, TX
Notes:		The monthly meeting of Dallas rocket enthusiasts. www.dars.org

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#554

From: Arroxaneullman@...
Date: Fri Dec 4, 2009 1:52 pm
Subject: Re: I would love to have help on a project I am working on for NASA JET Propulsion Labratory

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Hi Jan,

When is the deadline for this project? What materials do you plan to work with? What resources have you already found? What information d you still feel is lacking?

:)
Arroxane T. U. Eber
www.arroxane.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Jan Alexander <storyweaverJan@...>
To: NorthTexasSpace@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, Dec 3, 2009 4:13 pm
Subject: [NorthTexasSpace] I would love to have help on a project I am working on for NASA JET Propulsion Labratory

HELP! I would love some help on the Imagine Mars project I am working on for the NASA Jet Proplusion Labratories. I teach K-5 grade art. We will be building a Martian landscape complete with all the students can image and create from our research. I teach at Withers Elementary in the Dallas ISD. The school is in Northwest Dallas. Please contact me with ideas or resources.

Thank you, Jan Alexander

#553

From: Jan Alexander <storyweaverJan@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 10:13 pm
Subject: I would love to have help on a project I am working on for NASA JET Propulsion Labratory

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Thank you, Jan Alexander

#552

From: Dan Stockelman <danstockelman@...>
Date: Wed Dec 2, 2009 9:57 pm
Subject: Test Message

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I am sending a test message out.� Send it to NorthTexasSpace@yahoogroups.com to get your message heard or your event noticed.

Dan Stockelman

#551

From: NorthTexasSpace@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:25 am
Subject: Dallas Mars Society Monthly Mtg, 11/29/2009, 6:30 pm

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Reminder from:		NorthTexasSpace Yahoo! Group

Title:		Dallas Mars Society Monthly Mtg

Date:		Sunday November 29, 2009
Time:		6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every month on the last Sunday.
Location:		Spaghetti Warehouse in Plano
Notes:		The Dallas Mars Society is a chapter of the nationwide Mars Society. For more information, go to www.dallasmars.org.

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#550

From: NorthTexasSpace@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:28 am
Subject: TAS Stars on the Rocks Star Party, 11/22/2009, 7:30 pm

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Reminder from:		NorthTexasSpace Yahoo! Group

Title:		TAS Stars on the Rocks Star Party

Date:		Sunday November 22, 2009
Time:		7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every month on the fourth Sunday.
Location:		The Shores Park
Street:		2358 Shores Blvd.
City State Zip:		Rockwall, TX
Notes:		This is one of Rockwall's nicest neighborhood public parks. The event starts at sunset on the 4th Sunday of each month- weather permitting. See the Google map link below for direction. The observing area is about 50 yards from the street with sidewalk access. Held each month on the 4th Sunday evening- weather permitting.

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#549

From: NorthTexasSpace@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:01 pm
Subject: DARS Launch in Frisco, 11/21/2009, 1:00 pm

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Reminder from:		NorthTexasSpace Yahoo! Group

Title:		DARS Launch in Frisco

Date:		Saturday November 21, 2009
Time:		1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every month on the third Saturday.
Location:		Frisco Parks Department field on Honey Grove
Street:		Frisco Parks Department field on Honey Grove
City State Zip:		Frisco, TX
Notes:		This is the monthly rocket launch for DARS.

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#548

From: "curtiskling" <curtiskling@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:52 am
Subject: Moon Tree in Plano

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The Dallas Morning News reported on November 5 that Plano Senior High had
planted a "moon tree" at their campus, the first one in North Texas. The article
is located at:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/education/stories/110409dnmetplan\
otree.2839b0fb9.html

This link has been placed in the Links section (under the Articles folder).

Curtis

#547

From: "curtiskling" <curtiskling@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:44 am
Subject: Fw: Dr. Dave Des Marais Nov. 17 at Frontiers of Flight Museum

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Very short notice, I know. Go to www.flightmuseum.com for the flyer that
announces the event mentioned below:

Dr. David Des Marais
"Exploring Mars for Evidence of Life"
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7:00 p.m.

Admission is free but seating is limited.
Please call for reservations at 214-350-1651.

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Bruce Bleakley <bleakley@...>
Sent: Thu, November 12, 2009 12:21:55 PM
Subject: Dr. Dave Des Marais Nov. 17 at Frontiers of Flight Museum

A program at the Frontiers of Flight Museum that you (or your students) may be
interested in�

Bruce A . Bleakley
Museum Director
Frontiers of Flight Museum
6911 Lemmon Avenue Dallas , Texas   75209  (214) 350-3600, ext . 225

#546

From: NorthTexasSpace@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat Nov 14, 2009 12:26 am
Subject: TAS StarFest Star Party, 11/14/2009, 6:30 pm

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Reminder from:		NorthTexasSpace Yahoo! Group

Title:		TAS StarFest Star Party

Date:		Saturday November 14, 2009
Time:		6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Repeats:		This event repeats every month on the second Saturday.
Location:		Frisco Commons Park
Street:		McKinney Road
City State Zip:		Frisco, TX
Notes:		Public is welcomed to attend: This monthly public observing event is held every 2nd Saturday at Frisco Commons Park. This is a wonderful public park in Frisco. We welcome scout troops, students, and the general public to this monthly event. Map to the park: http://www.tasobserving.org/frisco/map.html

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#545

From: William Ledbetter <wbledbetter@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 7:34 pm
Subject: Re: Whose stapler do I have?

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--- On Mon, 11/9/09, Arroxaneullman@... <Arroxaneullman@...> wrote:

From: Arroxaneullman@... <Arroxaneullman@...>
Subject: Re: [NorthTexasSpace] Whose stapler do I have?
To: NorthTexasSpace@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 1:30 PM

Is it a red Swingline??

If so, it's Milton's.

;)
Arroxane

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From: C D Carson <publius@...>
To: North Texas Space <NorthTexasSpace@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, Nov 9, 2009 12:50 pm
Subject: [NorthTexasSpace] Whose stapler do I have?

When I collected my things from Ken in the aftermath of the FenCon
party, I found in the bag a stapler with a magnetic base.
I think perhaps it belongs to Grace, but I'm not sure. Anyway, I
didn't make the meeting yesterday, where I was going to try to give it
back to its owner, so if you're missing your stapler, please contact me,
& I'll get it to you.